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Issue 31 August 2026

Wellbeing Training for Schools – Booking Now Live

HSE Health and Wellbeing training for teachers is now open for booking using the links below. This training has been developed to support teachers to take evidence-based approaches to promoting wellbeing in their school community. The training programme enables teachers to develop their skills and confidence for facilitating learning related to SPHE, so that they […]

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Issue 31 August 2026

On Feirm Ground 2: Award-Winning Support for Farmer Wellbeing Expands this Autumn

On Feirm Ground 2 (OFG2), the award-winning training programme supporting farmer health and wellbeing, is expanding its reach this Autumn/Winter, with new workshops now open for registration across the country. OFG2 recently won the AONTAS Shooting Star Award 2026, recognising its impact on farming communities nationwide. What is On Feirm Ground 2? Farmers in Ireland […]

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Issue 31 August 2026

Vaping Prevention at the Ploughing Championships

The HSE is taking its national vape prevention campaign to the National Ploughing Championships to engage directly with young people, parents, and rural communities. The “Take a Deep Breath” campaign aims to arm young people, parents and influential adults with the facts about vaping, to help facilitate meaningful discussions. 75% of teenagers say that their […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Balancing Stress takes home Bright Spark Award

The Balancing Stress programme was developed by HSE Health and Wellbeing in partnership with HSE Psychology to support mental wellbeing across Ireland. It provides accessible, evidence-informed supports to help people understand and manage stress in their everyday lives. The programme focuses on building awareness, strengthening coping skills, and encouraging small, practical actions that support positive mental health […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week (MHW) was celebrated across the country last week through an information campaign targeting men delivered by the HSE and a wide range of voluntary and community partners. Men were encouraged to take ‘One Step at a Time’ to improve their health. This year’s campaign encouraged men to focus on small, practical actions […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Social prescribing: connecting people, communities and care across Ireland

This month social prescribing recipients, practitioners, researchers, policymakers and health leaders from North and South came together in Dundalk for the two-day All-Ireland Social Prescribing Conference, hosted by the All-Ireland Social Prescribing Network (AISPN). The conference was officially opened by Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, the conference also heard from Anne O’Connor, CEO […]